Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan

What are the highlights of Koh Phangan Full Moon Party?

Local and international DJs man the shoreline, playing anything from dubstep to drum and bass, house to hip-hop, techno to trance and reggae to rock and pop classics.

It has become a tradition to paint yourself in neon bodypaint, as the plentiful UV strip lights around make bodies sparkle and glow.

The beverage of choice is, of course, the ‘bucket’. This consists of hard liquor, Red Bull and some ice, occasionally also mixers. The colorful plastic buckets usually have straws sticking out for shared enjoyment.

Koh Phangan Full Moon Party kicks off quite early in the evening, but it is highly recommended to arrive a bit late if you want to make it through to the morning. If you need a break from the intense partying, just head to the restaurants in Haad Rin a block back from the beach.

What else is good to know about the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan?

Our recommendations:

1. Accommodations
   Book a hotel as close to Haad Rin as possible.
2. Details of your accommodations
   Taxi cabs to more remote hotels on Koh Phangan operate throughout the night and boats can take you to Koh Samui.
3. A COPY of your passport
   You are obliged to carry ID with you in Thailand, but don’t take your actual passport to a Full Moon Party.
4. Friends
   Friends are fun and look out for each other.
5. Flip-flops
   The sand becomes littered with broken plastic and glass.
6. Condoms
   There’s a lot of booze and a lot of people partying. Be prepared.
7. Water
   It is highly advisable to drink plenty of water before and during the party.
8. Money
   Only carry enough cash for beverages and the taxi ride back to your hotel.

Please note...

Most people who go to a Full Moon Party have a great and entirely safe time. Be aware of these hazards, however:

• There are bound to be accidents. Health & Safety precautions are almost non-existent, but there are first aid stations along the beach and several pharmacies in town.
• Police search incoming traffic and the crowd for illegal drugs. Do not ask for trouble.
• Speedboats ferrying revelers over from Koh Samui can be dangerously overcrowded. Always wear a lifejacket.
• Do not take valuables along. Pickpockets are not unknown at these events.
• It gets hot surprisingly quickly after sunrise, so be prepared with sun lotion and protective clothing.
• It is extremely inadvisable to accept any food, drink or other ingestible items from strangers.
• If the full moon coincides with a Buddhist holy day, the party is postponed, usually by one day. All such holy days are completely dry.